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Osteoporosis experts warn results of new vitamin D and calcium supplement study may cause confusion
15 Nov

Osteoporosis experts warn results of new vitamin D and calcium supplement study may cause confusion

The following information is taken from the NOS. A new study which suggested vitamin D and calcium supplements do not reduce the risk of bone fractures in healthy older people may cause confusion says leading academics and bone health experts. The study published recently in JAMA and authored by researchers at Tianjin Hospital in China – reviewed the results of 33 research...

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New NICE bisphosphonate guidance
15 Nov

New NICE bisphosphonate guidance

The following information is taken from the NOS. Leading osteoporosis experts have warned GPs and healthcare professionals to exercise caution over recently issued guidance about the use of bisphosphonates. The new guidance, published by NICE during the summer, incorporates both fracture risk assessment tools and the availability of low-cost generic forms of bisphosphonates and concludes these drugs are cost-effective at...

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Celebrating 25 years at our annual medical conference in December 2017
15 Nov

Celebrating 25 years at our annual medical conference in December 2017

Annual medical conference 2017 Once again, what a huge success the annual medical conference at Bournemouth Hospital. Over 260 doctors and allied health professionals from around the South of England joined us over the two days. It was an unrivalled event for personal and professional development, and was attended by consultants, surgeons, GP’s, physiotherapists and many other health professionals dealing with...

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